Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!

Why volunteer with us?

You will join hundreds of dedicated people across the UK working together to protect survivors of exploitation and people affected by displacement, treating them with respect and enabling them to thrive as individuals.

Your time will complement our existing services with new energy and ideas. You will be able to gain new skills and experience, meet new people and make meaningful connections, ultimately giving back to marginalised communities.

What we offer:

A meaningful and rewarding experience
Space for you to gain new skills and knowledge
References for any future employer and/or educator
On-going support, regular check-ins and supervision sessions
Reasonable travel and lunch expenses reimbursed
Comprehensive and role-specific training packages
Monthly volunteer newsletters
Opportunities for feedback, helping to shape our volunteer programme going forward

What we expect from you:

To undergo a DBS check
To complete the relevant induction and training sessions
Adhere to our confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
To uphold Migrant Help’s values
Be open and understanding of different customs, values and beliefs
Commit to a minimum of 6 months and agreed times

If you’d like to learn more please email us.

Current opportunities

Migrant Help runs multiple projects across the UK. You can find available roles here:

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(Volunteer) Conversational English Befriender - Kent

Migrant Help are currently looking for volunteer conversational English language befrienders in Kent. As volunteer English language befriender, you will provide one to one befriending support to migrants living in Kent focusing on practising English and building confidence to speak it. You will play an important role in helping our clients integrate into local communities by introducing them to local amenities, historical sites, local customs, local ‘slang’ and life in the UK.
(Volunteer) Conversational English Befriender - Kent

Migrant Help are currently looking for volunteer conversational English language befrienders in Kent. As volunteer English language befriender, you will provide one to one befriending support to migrants living in Kent focusing on practising English and building confidence to speak it. You will play an important role in helping our clients integrate into local communities by introducing them to local amenities, historical sites, local customs, local ‘slang’ and life in the UK.
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